Kiribathgoda Police have taken two individuals into custody following an assault incident that gained widespread attention on social media.
According to police reports, the altercation stemmed from a dispute involving a woman. It was confirmed that the victim, along with the two suspects, all reside in Kiribathgoda.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim, the owner of a private establishment, had been travelling with a female employee when they were confronted by her boyfriend and an accomplice. The pair allegedly intercepted the vehicle and physically attacked the businessman.
